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Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: March
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars, they’re springing into action for the Commonwealth. As March ushers in longer days and a season of renewal, dealerships across Virginia are continuing
FTC Enforcement: Practical Actions Dealers Can Take
In the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s crackdown on advertising and sales practices, VADA offers dealers practical steps your stores can take to comply.
VADA Live S2:E6 | Digital Strategy & Trust: Winning the Online Car Buyer
How do you build trust with a consumer before they ever set foot in your showroom?
FTC fires warning shot throughout retail automotive industry
FTC regulators are making clear that vehicle advertisements must show the true offering price — including all mandatory dealer fees — and dealers should move quickly to review their advertising and sales practices to avoid costly violations.
VADA Live S2:E5 | Unlocking Hidden Profit in Your Parts Department with Brian Crossin
Is your parts department the most neglected, underappreciated, and misunderstood department in your dealership?
2026 Capitol Briefs: Week 8
As the 2026 General Assembly nears its final gavel, autonomous vehicles spark a debate, several bills head to the Governor’s desk, and some debates are tabled for next year.
2026 Capitol Briefs: Week 7
Another great Dealer Day, final negotiations, and budget talks in the final weeks of the 2026 General Assembly.
VADA Announces Partnership with Brown & Brown Dealer Services
Our new partnership with Brown & Brown Dealer Services has named the company the preferred provider of finance and insurance (F&I) products for VADA members.
Barrie: IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down by SCOTUS: What Auto Dealers Need to Know
Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.